International College International Baccalaureate Organization€¦ · PYP workshops in Beirut July 1 – 3, 2015 International College In cooperation with the International Baccalaureate

PYP workshops in Beirut

July 1 – 3, 2015

International College In cooperation with the International Baccalaureate Organization

offers

PYP Workshops:

Making the PYP Happen in the Classroom (English)

Making the PYP Happen in the Classroom (French)

Making the PYP Happen in the Classroom (Arabic)

Program of Inquiry: a Strategy to Support School’s Self-

Assessment (English)

Inquiry (Arabic)

Wednesday, July 1 – Friday, July 3, 2015

Registration opens: March 5, 2015 Registration closes: June 15, 2015

Workshop Venue International College

Bliss Street Beirut, Lebanon

Tel: +961-1-364016 Fax: +961-1-361448 Email: [email protected]

www.ic.edu.lb

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.ic.edu.lb/


July 1 – 3, 2015

Details of the workshops

Category 1 Workshop

Making the PYP Happen in the Classroom (This workshop will be offered in

English, French and Arabic)

Audience:

This workshop is for administrators, coordinators and teachers who

• are working in schools where the program is being implemented AND

• have had an induction by their PYP coordinator and have taught approximately 6 months in a PYP school. They will have collaboratively planned at least one unit of inquiry.

• have been working with the program for some time but feel the need to revisit the basic philosophy and framework of the program


July 1 – 3, 2015

Candidate and authorized schools must provide new teachers with

access to the OCC to enable them to access and bring the required documents with them to this workshop.

Purpose of the Workshop

The purpose of this workshop is to develop the following understandings:

• Individual teachers’ beliefs and experiences related to teaching affect

the way they perform.

• International-mindedness is encompassed in the IB Learner

Profile. It is further developed by practices under PYP standards.

• In the PYP, the school’s curriculum includes all those student

activities, academic and non-academic, for which the school takes

responsibility, since they all have an impact on student learning

• At the heart of the curriculum cycle is the learner constructing

meaning.

• The five essential elements resonate throughout the entire

curriculum

• The PYP curriculum is concept-driven and transdisciplinary.

• Teaching and learning takes place when a range and balance of

teaching strategies are selected appropriately to meet particular learning needs.

• Assessment is integral to planning, teaching and learning, and

needs to be varied and purposeful

• Responsibility for learning is shared within a learning community through collaborative and reflective planning

• The program of inquiry and the subject scope and sequences are components of the curriculum, which when used together, define a coherent curriculum.

• Units of inquiry must illuminate the transdisciplinary theme under which they are placed.

• There is a range of IB professional development available to support the implementation of the PYP.


July 1 – 3, 2015

Category 2 Workshop

Programme of Inquiry: A Strategy to Support School’s Self-Assessment

(English) Audience:

This workshop would be most beneficial for PYP coordinators and other pedagogical leaders as identified by the school (e.g. grade level leaders,

teaching and learning team members, area level leaders, etc.). This workshop is geared towards people who may be involved in leading the

collaborative process of reviewing and refining a school’s program of inquiry. Schools are encouraged to consider sending two people from their staff.

Purpose of the Workshop This workshop will provide participants with clear criteria for evaluating

a program of inquiry and a suggested process to carry out a school-wide self-assessment of this document which is central to the written

curriculum in a school. As a result of this workshop participants will have a deeper understanding of the criteria for developing central ideas and lines of inquiry as well as understanding the need for balance

and articulation within the program of inquiry.

1) The development of the school’s written curriculum, including the

program of inquiry, is an ongoing process that requires a commitment to continuous improvement.

2) Building capacity for teachers to give feedback to and support one another in further developing their understanding of the PYP is an important part of a collaborative culture in a PYP school. 3) Basing review processes on clearly defined and shared criteria

which is understood by all allows changes to be made in the context of a shared and collaborative effort.

4) The program of inquiry transcends the subject areas in order to

explore issues that are relevant, significant, engaging and challenging.

5) The school’s written curriculum, including the programme of inquiry, is developed collaboratively with input from various stakeholders who share responsibility for developing curriculum.

6) Consideration of the horizontal and vertical alignment within a program of inquiry supports the development of a coherent and rigorous written


July 1 – 3, 2015

Category 3 Workshop Inquiry (Arabic)

Audience:

Teachers in candidate and authorized schools and non-IB teachers. This workshop is for administrators, coordinators and teachers who:

Have attended a category 1 workshop

Have an-in-depth understanding of the philosophy and curriculum

framework of the program. Note: Participants in category 3 workshops may be from outside IB schools.

Purpose of the Workshop

The purpose of this workshop is to develop the following understandings:

Inquiry begins with students’ knowledge and curiosity upon which they construct meaning and build connections.

In inquiry, students are actively involved and take responsibility for their learning in an authentic context

Inquiry is true differentiation. It allows all students to understand the world in a way that is unique to them.

Inquiry is not only questions; it is a process that involves provocation, reflection and consolidation

The inquiry process analyses, synthesizes and manipulates knowledge; it can be developed through plan and more structured

learning

Successful inquiry will lead to responsible action initiated by

students

Inquiry is a shared process, a collaborative interplay between

students, teachers and the environment

Inquiry addresses the scope and sequence standards through

concept based units structured around central ideas and lines of inquiry

Successful inquiry requires pre-assessment, continual formative assessment and a summative tasks(s) that allows students to

demonstrate their conceptual understanding of the central idea

Inquiry is addressed in many other IB workshops and professional

development opportunities


July 1 – 3, 2015

General Schedule for PYP workshops

Wednesday, July 1

8:00 – 10:00 Session 1

10:00 – 10:30 Refreshment break

10:30 – 12:30 Session 2

12:30 – 13:30 Lunch

13:30 – 15:30 Session 3

Thursday, July 2

8:00 – 10:00 Session 1


10:30 – 12:30 Session 2

12:30 – 13:30 Lunch

13:30 – 15:30 Session 3

Friday, July 3

8:30 – 10:00 Session 1


10:30 – 12:00 Session 2

12:00 – 13:00 Lunch

NB: Participants who attend all sessions of the workshop will receive a

certificate of attendance.


July 1 – 3, 2015

Primary Years Programme (PYP)

Making the PYP Happen in the Classroom (English Language)

Hosted by International College Beirut – Lebanon


8:00 – 15:30

REGISTRATION FORM This form should be faxed to Zeina Dayya at +961-1-361448 or emailed to the following address: [email protected]

School:________________________________________________________________

Address:_______________________________________________________________

Tel No.: __________________________ Fax No.: __________________________

Contact email: ________________________________________________________ Current School status:

PYP authorized PYP candidate

IB School code:

Participant(s) Position(s) Participant’s email

Registration fee per person: $950

Total fee due : $____________

The registration fee includes:

Tuition

Workshop materials

3 breakfasts during the first break

3 lunches

Bottled water and coffee during workshops



July 1 – 3, 2015


Making the PYP Happen in the Classroom (French Language)



8:00 – 15:30


School:________________________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________

Tel No.: __________________________ Fax No.: __________________________

Contact email: ________________________________________________________

Current School status: PYP authorized PYP candidate

IB School code:



Total fee due : $____________


Tuition

Workshop materials


3 lunches




July 1 – 3, 2015


Making the PYP Happen in the Classroom (Arabic Language)



8:00 – 15:30


School:________________________________________________________________

Address:_______________________________________________________________

Tel No.: __________________________ Fax No.: __________________________ Contact email: ________________________________________________________

Current School status: PYP authorized PYP candidate

IB School code:



Total fee due : $____________ The registration fee includes:

Tuition

Workshop materials


3 lunches




July 1 – 3, 2015


Programme of Inquiry: A Strategy to Support School’s Self-

Assessment Hosted by International College

Beirut – Lebanon

Wednesday, July 1 – Friday, July 3, 2015 8:00 – 15:30


School:________________________________________________________________

Address:_______________________________________________________________

Tel No.: __________________________ Fax No.: __________________________

Contact email: ________________________________________________________ Current School status:

PYP authorized PYP candidate Non IB School

IB School code:



Total fee due : $____________


Tuition

Workshop materials


3 lunches




July 1 – 3, 2015


Inquiry (Arabic) Hosted by International College

Beirut – Lebanon Wednesday, July 1 – Friday, July 3, 2015

8:00 – 15:30


School:________________________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________

Tel No.: __________________________ Fax No.: __________________________

Contact email: ________________________________________________________

Current School status: PYP authorized PYP candidate Non IB School

IB School code:



Total fee due : $____________


Tuition

Workshop materials


3 lunches




July 1 – 3, 2015

Mode of Payment

Payment by Bank transfer Name of Account : International College

Account Number : 033/02300/0880101/2/2 Bank Name: BLOM - Bliss Branch

BLOM LBBX Swift IBAN Number: LB 56 0014 0000 3302 3000 8801 0122 Payment detail : PYP Workshop

NB: Please make sure to include the payment detail on all transfers.

If paying by bank transfer, please inform your bank that all transfer costs are to be included and that the workshop payment received by our

bank must be for the full amount. Payment by check

Bankers’ Checks are to be made payable to International College and

mailed to: Attn: Mrs. Zeina Dayya Educational Resources Center

International College Bliss Street

P.O.Box: 113 5373 Beirut – Lebanon

Registration and Cancellation Policies Registration will be confirmed only upon receipt of payment.

Participants should not make any travel or hotel arrangements until their registration has been paid for and confirmed in writing.

International College reserves the right to cancel any workshop if sufficient bookings are not received (and paid for) at least 2 weeks prior

to the workshop starting day. If IC cancels any workshop, registered participants are entitled to a full fee refund.

If a registered participant decides to cancel the registration, IC must be advised by email to [email protected] by Monday, June 15, 2015.

Cancellations received after June 15, 2015 will be charged the full workshop package. “No shows” at the workshop will also be charged the full workshop package.



July 1 – 3, 2015

Accommodation

Participants are responsible for making their own accommodation arrangements.

Participants must settle accommodation bills directly with the hotel. IC does not handle payment for hotel bookings. When making the hotel

reservation, please mention the IC Conference to benefit from the special rate.

In the case of cancellation, the cancellation policy of the chosen hotel will apply.

All the hotels listed below are fifteen minutes away from Beirut International Airport.

Mayflower Hotel **** Yafet Street, Hamra Beirut-Lebanon P.O. Box: 113 5304 Tel: + 961-1-340680 Fax:+ 961-1-342038 Contact person: Ms. Micheline Atik

E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mayflowerbeirut.com

The hotel's central location is convenient for walking around the city. It is also a five minute walk to International College on Bliss Street. For more

information, please check the hotel’s website.

Single room : $77/night Double room: $99/night Rates are inclusive of buffet breakfast, V.A.T. and service charges.

Le Commodore Hotel ***** Commodore Street, Hamra Beirut – Lebanon Tel : + 961-1-734734 Fax: + 961-1-345806 Contact person: Ms. Ahlam Saliba Email: [email protected]

Website:www.lecommodorehotel.com

The hotel is most conveniently located in the Heart of Beirut. It is also a 7 minute walk to International College on Bliss Street. For more

information, please check the hotel’s website.

Single room : $90/night Double room: $105/night Rates are inclusive of buffet breakfast but are subject to 10% VAT (Government tax).



July 1 – 3, 2015

Crown Plaza Beirut ***** Hamra Street, Beirut, Lebanon, P.O. Box 113-7512 P.O.Box: 113-7512 Beirut - Lebanon Phone: 961- 1- 754 755 / 755 754 Fax 961- 1- 749 555 Contact person: Ms. Zeina Menhem E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.cpbeirut.com

The Crown Plaza Beirut is located in Hamra which is a main shopping area in Beirut. The hotel is a 7 minute walk to International College. For more information, please check the hotel’s website

Deluxe Single room: $130/night Deluxe Double room: $150/night Rates are inclusive of buffet breakfast but are subject to 10% VAT (Government tax).



July 1 – 3, 2015

Hotel Accommodation Booking Form


Hosted by International College


Name: _________________________________________________________________ School: ________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________

Telephone/Office:___________________ Mobile Phone: __________________

Fax: _________________________ Email:_________________________

Single room Double room

Sharing with: _____________________________________ Smoking Non Smoking

Arrival date:_________________________ Departure date:_________________

Number of nights: _____________________

Credit Card details

Credit card type: ______________________________________

Card Number: ________________________________________

Expiration date: ______________________________________

Name on the card: ____________________________________

Date: ________________________ Signature: _________________________ Please fax this form to the hotel of your choice.


July 1 – 3, 2015

General information Visa

Please check visa requirements with the appropriate embassy or consulate, or with a travel agency.

IC can provide a visa support letter upon request for participants whose registration has been confirmed.

Useful information about Beirut Climate

Lebanon’s climate in July is warm and humid. We suggest you check weather forecasts nearer the date of the conference.

Time Time in Lebanon is GMT + 3

Currency Lebanese pounds and dollars (1 dollar = 1500 Lebanese pounds)

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International College International Baccalaureate Organization€¦ · PYP workshops in Beirut July 1 – 3, 2015 International College In cooperation with the International Baccalaureate